Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Automotive

Borealis fiberglass PP with 65% PCR applied in landmark automotive project

Together with Plastivaloire and Stellantis, the new Peugeot 3008’s center console structure is being produced with Borealis’ Borcycle M GD3600SY material grade.

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Thermoplastics

Alformet launches online thermoplastic composite tube designer

Professional design engineers to composite enthusiasts now have access to a web shop platform for creating and ordering standard or fully customized composite tubular products with ease.

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Natural Fibers

DITF, RBX Créations develops hemp-based pulp for filament-spun cellulose fibers

Partners present a complete process chain for the development of hemp-based fibers, yarns and fabrics using energy- and resource-saving processes.

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Wind/Energy

ACP announces 91% increase in U.S. clean energy capacity since 2023

American Clean Power Association latest findings indicate that 2024’s second quarter of solar, energy storage and wind additions will set the stage for a record year.

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Trends

Toray obtains ABS type approval for in-situ VARTM ship repairs

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certifies use of jointly developed CFRP repair technique on FPSO and FSO industrial systems, addressing traditional steel restoration challenges.

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Prepregs

Hexcel transitions winter sports prepregs to HexPly Nature range

Full production conversation to the company’s bio-derived product range is one step of many Hexcel has taken to deliver sustainability to winter sport industry customers.

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Aerospace

FACC researches second life use of aerospace thermoplastics

The COMPASS project is a collaboration with 13 European partners, in which FACC is researching the re-manufacturing of thermoplastic materials to produce high-quality second-life components. 

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Core

Composite Kape skateboard delivers durability, pop

Collaborative effort between KraussMaffei and entrepreneur Peter Karacsonyi led to the Vanguard, an in-situ polymerized board comprising fiberglass sandwich composites with a recyclable polyamide. 

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America’s Cup showcases composites-intensive AC40 foiling yacht designs

This year’s Youth America’s Cup and Puig Women’s America’s Cup teams are supported by North Sails, Southern Spars and Future Fibres.

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Aerospace

Uavos OEM program enables high-efficiency CFRP rotor blades

Development of new all-composite helicopter retrofit blades with stainless steel leading edges highlights the company’s focus on greater operational efficiency and high resistance to harsh environments.

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Carbon Fibers

Hexcel releases 1K reinforcement fabric option

Woven fabric adds to portfolio of 3K, 6K, 12K and 24K options, suited for a variety of industrial applications.

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Sustainability

Diab, Brødrene AA celebrate 50 years of composite ferry innovation, sustainability

Partners reflect on the increasing use of Diab foam core and GFRP, CFRP composites in Brødrene AA construction over the years, resulting in lightweight, high-performance and efficient marine craft.

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